Summary: When the Outlook error 0x80070057 occurs, you may not able to send/receive the emails. In this post, we’ve mentioned various methods to fix error 0x80070057. We have also mentioned an advanced Outlook repair tool that can help resolve the error by repairing the corrupt PST file.
MS Outlook users sometimes experience errors that may stop them using certain Outlook functions or freeze the application. The error code 0x80070057 is one such error. The error usually occurs while performing the sending or receiving operations or connecting the Outlook with the mailbox server. Due to this, the users are not able to send or receive the emails. This error may also occur when the user selects the auto-account setup to configure a new profile in Outlook instead of manual method, there are problems with Windows installation, or there is corruption in Outlook data file (PST).
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Below we’ve mentioned some effective methods to fix error 0x80070057 in Outlook:
Sometimes, the error code 0x80070057 in Outlook occurs due to a problem with Outlook installation. In such a case, you can reinstall your Outlook application. Follow the given steps:
You can run Outlook in safe mode and try to check if any add-in is creating the issue. If you find out that a particular add-in is the cause of the problem, you can uninstall the same. Follow the below-mentioned steps to run Outlook in safe mode:
The System File Checker (SFC) tool is an in-built utility in Windows that helps to scan, detect, and repair corrupted Windows system files. The corrupted files sometimes cause an issue in Windows installation and functioning of other installed applications, such as Outlook. You can use this utility to repair the system files. Follow these steps:
The error code 0x80070057 may also occur due to a corrupt PST file. You can use the Outlook in-built Inbox Repair Tool or scanpst.exe to repair the corrupt PST file.
You can find the scanpst.exe at the below-mentioned locations:
When found, follow the given steps:
If the above method does not work, it means that the Outlook data file is severely corrupted. In such a case, you can use an advanced PST file repair software, such as Stellar Repair for Outlook. The software is easy-to-use and can repair severely corrupt PST file of any size in a few simple steps.
The Outlook error 0x80070057 may occur due to various reasons, such as problem with Windows installation, outdated disk drivers, corrupt Outlook PST file, etc. You can follow the methods mentioned in this post to fix error 0x80070057. If the error occurs due to corrupt PST file, you can use Inbox Repair tool to repair the file. However, this utility has certain limitations. As an alternative, you can use an advanced PST repair tool, such as Stellar Repair for Outlook. The software can easily repair even severely corrupt PST files of any size and recover all the mailbox data.
Ravi Singh is a Senior Writer at Stellar®. He is an expert Tech Explainer, IoT enthusiast, and a passionate nerd with over 6 years of experience in technical writing. He writes about Data Recovery, File Repair, Email Migration, Linux, Windows, Mac, and DIY Tech. Ravi spends most of his weekends working with IoT devices and playing games on the Xbox. He is also a solo traveler who loves hiking and exploring new trails.
